U S Decision to Reopen Mellaha Airfield in North Africa
DeWitt Mackenzie analyzes Washington's move to reopen Mellaha airfield near Tripoli, Tunisia province, as a practical wartime logistics step. He asserts US aims focus on supply routes to the Middle East and Greece, Italy, and Nickey2, while noting Britain’s permission and strategic Mediterranean reach amid Allied and Soviet critiques.
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U. S
North Africa
Pe Washingtor
Melinda
Tripoli
Morinda
AetoPress
Sam
Trigoli Tinies
Turkey
Black Sea
America
Weslern
Greece
Italy
Brittennia
France
Mary
England
Uncle Sam
Russia
Mediterranean
Moscow
Mellaha
Defense Forrestal
United States Air Oficials
Europe
Metlaha
Middle East
Qharon
Saudi Arabia
Washington
Britain
Titalian Libya
Hay
Vasorevia
Albania
Bulgaria
Democrats Rally For Unity In Truman Era Debate
June 21 report from Bell ton notes Democrats pushing unity to support President Truman. Amid contests with Wright and Eastland, leaders insist on anti‑poll tax and fair employment bills while wary senators weigh party cohesion and potential local shifts. The GOP pressed ahead with national convention planning and fundraising figures as party machinery shifts.
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OK Bell Ton
Fresus
Tipbal
Denyverais
Alb
Whitney
Brotherhood of Rail
Fielding L. Weight
Mipps
Wright
Congress
Senate By! &Ensdar Eastland
D-Mass
Eastland
William O. Douglas
Petty
Wright Fastland
Stetich
Nater Wherry
Nebraska
GOP
Petrillo Silent to Charges by Rep Hartley
Ashington January 21 Rep Hartley chairman of the House Labor Committee said the justice department was exceedingly brave in preparing a Len act case against Petrillo. He noted acquittal in Chicago last week but urged concern over the case’s preparation. Petrillo argued profits in recording and low musician wages as networks seek to end a ban on simultaneous broadcasts while negotiations continue in New York.
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Ashington
Rep
Hartley
R-Ndj
House Labor Committee
James &. Petrilla
Justice Department
APL
Petrillo
Chicago
Harley
United States
Petiillo
Hoviley
Petilla
Phono i
Jeff
New York
Perrila
Hallanan Peeyinnishy
Tiallanan
Philladelphia
Dwight DO. Eicener
Coleman
Wisconsin
Thomas E. Dewey
New Year
Taft
Harold E. Slassen
Mituie
Sota
Joseph Murti
Massachusetts
Ymmainy
J. Kenneth Radley
Connecticut Nations Committee
Iman
King signals retirement as Liberal leader in Canada
Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King said he wishes to retire as Liberal leader once a successor is chosen, seeking a summer convention to name the new boss. Speculation points to Louis St Laurent as successor, with political observers noting potential early steps toward a broader leadership transition.
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Robert Bunnelle
Ottawa
William Lyon Mackenzie King
Canada
Liberal Party
National Liberal Federation
Win
Robert Walpole
Dillin
Britain
Louis St. Laurent
Market Report from National Stockyards Jan 21
Openings show an uneven start with cattle and calves dull amid few early sales. Steers and shelves barely steady with cows up to 22.00, canners 14.00-16.50, and bulls largely steady to 1.00 higher at 26.00-38.00. Sheep opened 25 lower with rib stock and choice lambs around 25.75 at city yards.
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National Stockyards
Hope Star Hope of Hope 1899 to 1929 Consolidation Notice
Fragments show 1899 Hope Star War of Hope. 1927 Frere. 1929 Consolidated January 14. Editor H Washburn. Pagot H Jones. George W Hosmer. ads and circulation details for Hope Arkansas. Associated Press membership and republication rights noted.
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War of Hope
Frere
Fancivila OS Sad Ks
Star Publishing
C. E. Pater
Provident Slen
M. Washburn
Tre
The
Star
Dlex
H. Washburn
Publis
Pagot
Grain and Provisions Market Rally Amid Corn Strength
Chicago traders reported strong cash corn demand lifting cereals on the board. Wheat and oats followed with gains before a late weak turn in wheat after a CCC export purchase plan update. Corn hovered near record highs as oats and soybeans rose modestly, while May contracts showed mixed moves.
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Chicago
Board of Trade Today
Jesse Gilmer
Ommodity Credit Corporation
Cotton futures plunge on liquidation amid export ban fear
New York cotton futures fell sharply late trading with losses of more than 3 per bale as securities weakness and export ban fears under the Marshalls plan weighed on sentiment. Futures closed 25 cents to 3.40 lower, with spot around 35.53 and various active months showing sizable declines.
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New York
New Orleans Cotton Prices Tumble Amid Liquidation
New Orleans markets show March and May cotton futures dropping sharply as liquidations deepen and distant positions incur losses. Closing quotes vary with slight gains and losses across contracts, while cash wheat and grains display mixed results and stock markets drift lower in New York.
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New Orleans
Unclear text fragment hints at leadership changes after convention
Fragmentary report suggests King may retire after the convention while observers consider shifting prime minister duties away from party leadership if the situation worsens. mentions internal tensions and possible realignment within the party.
Miami plane fire disaster response and heroism described
Witnesses recalled a Miami drafted airliner crash where the ship burned slowly before flames engulfed the craft. Passengers escaped via rear and front doors as crew members aided them. Captain N E Thayer remained amid flames, leaping into snow after guiding all aboard to safety. Fire crews faced deep snow as they battled the blaze and rescued those stranded.
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Rront
Jareld BD. Cranley
Miami
J. D. Johnson
Forest Wills
N. E. Thayer
Freezer
Larry Wilkinson
Caplain Thayer
Daily Bread Continued Frais Page One Summary
The piece notes wartime shipping constraints in 1941 with only four American passenger vessels remaining from 113, a shortage of tankers and fast cargo ships, and reliance on European aid for shipbuilding. It discusses national security, steel usage, and Congress considering a shipbuilding budget and subsidy law adjustments.
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United States
P Fhit
Congress
Luast
Holy Cross Tops Rhode Island in Basketball Clash
Holy Cross defeated Rhode Island 74 64 at the Boston Garden to end Rhodes nine game win streaks and leave top cage teams thinning. NYU Colgate and Western Kentucky posted notable wins while Roanoke and Salem fell as Rocky Mountain College ran its streak to 19.
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Ted Meier
Associated Press
Rhode Island State
Rhodies
Healy Cross
Boston Garden
Rhodes
Firehouse
Rhode Island
New York University
Duquesne
Columbia
LaSalle
Forgham
NYU
Violets
Colgate
Madison Satare Garden
New York
Western Kentucky
Long Island University
Roanoke
Salem
Wva
Rocky Mountain College
Montana
Virginia Tech
Felemont Way State
Public sale of Hempstead County real estate in 1948 case
Commissioner in chancery will offer for sale at the Hempstead County Courthouse East door on February 20 1948 the described lands in sections 27 33 and 34 townships 13 14 range 24 with railroad right of way and surrounding parcels in Hone Arkansas and adjacent blocks and tracts including shover street addition. Bidding on three month credit with bond and security at public sale.
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Chancery Court
Hempstead
AL Jamison
Eliza Jamison
Wea
Black
Wallis
Hone
Arkansas
Hempstead County
Eliza Tamison
Iead
Shover Street
Hove
Weaver Cormmissioner In Chancery
Hope Annexation Ordinance For Territory To City Limits
City of Hope Arkansas adopts an ordinance to annex described lands into Hope. It references a Hempstead County order from November 17, 1947, notes no objections were filed, and details the boundary description. The measure passes January 20 with Mayor Albroi Pinte and City Clerk Chas Malone.
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Hope
Arkansas
Arkan
NEW Nik
Sales Section 4
Reynerson
South Elm Street
City of Hope
Axansas
Sid
Hone Star Tallary
Albroi Pinte
New Dodge Trucks Are Job-Rated
Dodge announces a new line of 243 chassis models ranging from 4250 to 23000 pounds gross vehicle weight and up to 49000 pounds gross train weight. B O R Mamm Motor Co displays models in Hope. The trucks feature cross steering, shorter wheelbases, improved cab space, all weather climate control, enhanced seat comfort, and seven engines with stronger frames and radiators redesigned for better cooling.
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Dodge
TL. F. van Northel
Chrysler Corporaton
B. OR
Mamm Motor Co
Hope
Bross
Pilot House
Vie
Brant
Fire destroys Marine Corps warehouse near White House
Fire swept a gravel lot warehouse and an adjoining building during a sleet storm in Washington. The wartime OSS quarters were damaged as flames spread from the brick structure. Two senrines sleeping inside escaped. no injuries reported. Fireboats and about 75 trucks fought the blaze for roughly two hours with no immediate cause given.
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Washington
Gravine Corpa
Office of Strategic Services
OSS
White House
Polio Queen Miss Odessa Davis Chosen by Governor
Odessa Davis 17 of Lonoke High School named queen of the March of Dimes by Governor Laney. She suffered infantile paralysis, received treatment at Leo N. Levi Memorial Hospital Hot Springs, and tours Arkansas to raise funds with Miss Beverly Benne and Joe Crier coordinating, visiting Blytheville Osceola Helena Little Rock El Dorado Camden Magnolia Texasahoma Hot Springs from January 22 to 30.
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Odessa Davis
Herbert Davis
Bonake
Lonoke High School
Laney
Davis
Leo N. Levi Memorial Hospital
Hot Springs
Arkansas
National Foundation
Dar Yolantle
Materral Dimes
Beverly Benne
Nashville
Joe Crier
Little Rock
Blytheville
Osceola
Helena
Little Roch
Unclear Arkansas College Contest Scene Highlight
Fragmentary text from a Memphis area college article shows references to Arkansas colleges including Arkansas State College and South Arkansas A and M. It mentions petition winners, a US federal nod, and dredging bids linked to Standard Dredging of New York. Judge Sam Campbell is noted in connection with VPI.
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Gellyille
Southwest
Magnolia A
Magnolia
Northeast
Arkansas State College
Johesbaro
South Arkansas
State highway costs total 16 787 073 in 1947
State highway department reports 1947 expenditures reached 16 787 073 dollars. About 37 5000 dollars funded hard surfacing for roughly 420 miles, with contracts totaling 3 086 602 dollars and maintenance costs rising for existing roads. Director J C Baker notes no new concrete roads due to high costs.
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State Highway Department
Highway Department
J. C. Baker
Memphis man Greco denied suspended term in assault case
Santa J. Greco of Memphis and Helena was denied a motion for a suspended sentence after conviction for an assault and pottery charge. He struck the father of his divorced wife, F. H. Lawton, who died soon after. autopsy cited heart failure. Greco was sentenced to a months 29 days in the workhouse and pleaded for mercy.
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Santa J. Greco
Memphis
Helena
Ark
Greco
Last lAng
F. H. Lawton
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Nevada
Howard
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Fenn Morick Building
Chica
Wortr Michgan Avenue
New York City
Martise Ave
Detroit
Mich
W. Grane Sie
Oklahoma City
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Neca
Olf
Cisior
Athey
Pcorring
Purvamount Pictures
Loew's
Basinian Kodak
Pacific Western Oil
U. S. Stee
General Maotars
Donelas Alcraft
W. & Gypsum
Union Carbide
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Jebss-Manvelle
International iWickel
King
Conwe
Inter Natoma
Page
Daily Bread
Frais
Holy Cross
Alles
Chas
Malone
Marine Corps
St.Joseph
ATA
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Dew
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Gulf
Mpmiy
Pavetteville
Jai
Memaphis
Tenn
VPI
Sam Campbell
Highway Dept
Pine Bluff
A.M. & N. College
Monticello
EF Dorado
DeQueen
Pearanould
Jonesboro
Fort Smith
Vayetteville
Tan
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Jacob T. Overton
Springdale
U. S. Highway 71
Lowell
Eugene Scudder
Overton
F. A. Teague
Bercyville
Democrac
Fielding L. Wright
Mississippi
Griffin
A. J
Santer Pepsi
Pepsi-Cola Company
Long Island City
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Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co
Texarkana
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